- broccoli rab
- \\-|rab\ noun
(plural broccoli rabs)
Etymology: probably modification of Italian broccoli di rapa flowering tops of the turnip
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
broccoli rab
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broccoli rabe — /rahb/ a plant, Brassica rapa ruvo, of which the slightly bitter, dark green leaves and clustered flower buds are eaten as a vegetable. Also, broccoli raab /rahb/, broccoli rab /rahb/. Also called Italian turnip, raab, turnip broccoli. [perh.… … Universalium
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broccoli raab — or broccoli rabe [räb] n. a plant (Brassica rapa ruvo) of the crucifer family with close clusters of small flowers and dark green, somewhat bitter leaves cooked as a vegetable … English World dictionary
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